Vance says Trump in “incredibly good health,” ready to step up if needed
Vice President JD Vance said Trump is in “incredibly good health” but affirmed he is ready to lead if tragedy strikes.
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US tightens F-1 visa rules: Key changes for international students in US
Trump administration moves to tighten duration of visas for students and media
Court rules Trump’s global tariffs illegal, pauses decision for appeal
A federal appeals court ruled most of Trump’s global tariffs illegal but paused the decision until October 14 to allow an expected Supreme Court appeal.
Trump moves to slash $5 billion in foreign aid risking shut down
Trump’s plan to cut $5 billion in foreign aid has heightened the risk of a federal shutdown as Democrats and some Republicans resist the move.
US blocks Palestinian officials from attending UN general assembly in New York
The US has blocked Palestinian officials from attending the UN General Assembly, citing their push for unilateral statehood recognition opposed by Washington and Israel.
Influencer sparks debate after showing how easy it is to scale US border wall
A viral Instagram video shows an influencer effortlessly climbing the US border wall, reigniting discussions on border security.
Nipost announces $80 duty on shipments from the US to Nigeria
NIPOST says Nigerians sending parcels to the US will now pay $80 duty as Washington ends duty-free exemptions.
US scraps tariff waiver for small international packages
The United States has permanently ended its $800 “de minimis” tariff exemption for small international packages, instituting flat duties or standard tariffs that are expected to raise costs, delay deliveries, and disrupt small business operations.
Ipetumodu leaders speak out on monarch’s four-year U.S. fraud sentence
Ipetumodu leaders urge residents to remain peaceful following Oba Joseph Oloyede’s U.S. fraud conviction.
FBI raids church properties, arrest pastors over forced labour, fraud
Two U.S. church leaders, David Taylor and Michelle Brannon, have been arrested in a $50m human trafficking and money laundering conspiracy.